Pisa Tower is responsible for all RWYs, all taxiways beyond their RHPs, all the traffic within Pisa ATZ.
Runway 22L for takeoff and 04R for landing is preferential when traffic allows.
RWY22L/04R and 22R/04L cannot be used simultaneously for takeoff/landing operations.
Radar service is available in LIRP.
Handoffs to the next controller as soon as practicable, departures are handed off to Pisa Approach 124.280.
Separation between two consecutive departing ACFT is 5NM or WTC separation, whichever is greater.
A traffic lined up on the runway must commence takeoff roll before the arriving traffic passes the 4NM gate from threshold.
Arriving traffic will be separated by Roma ACC as specified below.
| RWY IN USE | PROCEDURE | REQUIRED SPACING |
|---|---|---|
| 22L/R | ALL | 10NM |
| 04L/R | ALL | 10 NM |
Pisa TWR may request Pisa APP to increase spacing between arrivals if needed due to any possible reason.
Spacing as specified above can be reduced to 5NM by Pisa APP after coordination and approval from Pisa TWR according to the current traffic situation.
In case of a go around, Pisa APP shall be notified immediately and traffic handed over with the appropriate MISAP tag.
After a missed approach, all departures are HELD FOR RELEASE.
Preferred traffic pattern is the one to the south of the field in case of RWY04R/22L, north of the field in case of RWY04L/22R.
ATZ entry and exit points are as follows:
| NAME | CODE |
|---|---|
| Pisa Nord | RPN2 |
| Marina di Pisa | RPW1 |
| Colle Salvetti | RPSE2 |
| Cascina | RPE2 |
Departing VFR traffic shall leave the CTR via one of the exit points specified above at maximum 2000 ft.
Arriving VFR traffic shall enter the CTR via one of the entry points specified above at maximum 2000 ft.
Night VFR is allowed only to helicopters.